Letter From Private Howard Quimby Describes Front Travel
A letter dated July 16 from Private Howard L. Quimby of Battery A 304th Field Artillery details a relocation by train with horses, the countryside in France, and camp near a town. He notes scarce ground waste, patchwork fields, arrival by detrainment, mail delivery, a gas mask, anti aircraft work, a YMCA style tent and a chaplain running a canteen and services as morale efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard L. Quimby
Battery. A
France
Emma Quimby
Margaret
Russell
Enterprise
Boston
Howard
Death of two young men after airplane accident in New York
Post reports two cadets killed when their airplane crashed near Cean New York. Cadet G F Gedeon of Titusville visited local residents in May 1916 and was acquainted with local youths. Frank Holland of New York arrived for a brief visit with relatives in town, while Hugh Hodgen from New London, Connecticut, spent leave with hometown family.
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Cea N. Y
G. F. Gedeon
Titusville
Robert Christie
Local News From West Acton And Nearby Areas
West Acton notes Ernest Allsopp reported at Fort Slocum New York H Benjamin Smith on two weeks vacation Burton Hoar went to Camp Devens Mr and Mrs C A Knowlton returned from Five Islands Maine Mrs Edward Holton of Medford visited C J Holton Master Walter Chisholm visits grandparents in Boston Mrs R A Reid of Newton spent two weeks with her son R A Reid Jr Mr and Mrs C D Cram spend two weeks at Hampton Beach with W C Gardner and Jamie Private Arthur T Goding left with 14 soldiers for Washington DC for a government post Dr Isaac Grimes of Cambridge spoke at the Baptist church Palm Trees was the topic Lost a female foxhound yellow and white ticked named Fanmy strap on neck $5 reward John H Watkins West Acton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Allsopp
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Benjamin Smith
Burton Hoar
Camp Devens
C. A. Knowlton
Five Islands
Maine
Edward Holton
Medford
C. J. Holton
Walter Chisholm
Boston
O'Connell
R. A. Reid
Newton
C.D. Cram
Hampton Beach
Sonny
W. C. Gardner
Jame
Arthur T. Goding
Base Hospital
Washington, D. C
Isaac’ Grimes
Cambridge
Baptist
Fatal automobile crash near Boxboro injures Army officers
A Saturday afternoon crash near Boxboro involved a Packard touring car driven by Gilbert Guyon and a Chevrolet roadster driven by Eugene White. Private Francis Williamson died at Camp Devens Base Hospital. several officers and drivers were injured. Guyon survived with treatment in Boston. White faced a license fine.
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Boxboro
A. H. Sadler
J. H. Coffey
Littleton
Eugene L. White
Gilbert Guyon
Groton
Sadler’s
Camp Devens
White
Packard
Henrietta Clark
Edward J. Flaherty
Maynard
Frank E. Tasker
Francis Williamson
Depot Brigade
Dorchester
Guyon
Mary R. Henderson
Sadler Farm
D. Salmon
John H. Coffey
Williamson
Mass. General Hospital
Boston
William H. Pratt
Glendale
R. I
73D Infantry
R. O. Bartholomew
H. S. Callahan
Providence
Enid Sadler
A. Stanley
Knitted Articles Returned to West Acton Red Cross
During the week ending Aug 17 the group sent 1 sweater to Mrs B E Hall and 1 pair socks to Eleanor Hall and others. From July 1 to Aug 17 total returns include 115 pairs socks 7 sweaters 1 helmet 3 pairs wristers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton Red Cross
B. E. Hall
Margaret Hall
Eleanor Hall
A. F. Blanchard
Fannie Wetherbee
A. W. Davis
Laura Davis
Clark Durkee
Jennie Durkee
Luther Morris
G. E. Holton
A. W. Weeks
Speeding Chauffeurs From Camp Devens Targeted By Judge
Ayercourt hearing led by Judge Atwood to curb reckless driving of Camp Devens chauffeurs en route to Boston. Town previously lenient with drivers. Public safety for soldiers urged as action hoped. Annie Roberts seeks nursing position via Acton Centre address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Devens
Boston
Ayercourt
Judge Atwood
Annie Roberts
P. O
Acton Centre
Mass
Bedford Mrs. Frank Murray Ill in Concord Junction Hospital
A short note reports Mrs. Frank Murray of Bedford ill at Deaconess Hospital in Concord Junction. The item includes a literary quote from the Winnipeg Telegram about risk and wandering paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murray
Deaconess
Concord Junction
Social notes from Sudbury and nearby towns
Mrs. Bertha Neal visits relatives in Dorchester this week. Mrs. Augustus Gladd, formerly Miss Persis Bishop, returns to Passaic New Jersey. A Mitchell family visit with the Burnets. Miss Grace Danforth of Allston visits Mrs. Charles Way. Mrs. Horace Reed and three children from Maiden stay briefly in the Henry Way house on Candy Hill.
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Bertha Neal
Dorchester
Augustus Gladd
Persis Bishop
Passaic
N. J
Ae Mitchell
Sae Mont
Burnet
Grace Danforth
Allston
Charles Way
Horace Reed
Maiden
Henry Way
Candy Hill
Mrs Guptil Hosts Summer Visit From Ohio Cousin
Mrs Guptil entertained about 20 guests Thursday afternoon to meet her cousin Miss Musser of Ohio who is spending the summer with her. Refreshments were served.
Congregational Church Closes For Last Weeks Of Month
South Sudbury reports the Congregational church is closed during the final weeks of the month. Mrs. E. F. Brown of Framingham visited with her father Wm. Stone. Charles Richardson family and Mrs. Fred Gardner drove to Norumbega Park on Sunday. Harold Elims and family came from New Britain Connecticut to spend the day with their parents. Miles receive draft board notice in Framingham in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
E. F. Brown
Framingham
Wm. Stone
Charles Richardson
Fred Gardner
Norumbega Park
Harold Elims
New Britain
Harold Atkinson
Robert
Miles
Annual Picnic for Sunday School Children
The Sunday school held its annual picnic on grounds behind the library. Gallies and sports delighted the children and basket lunches were served.
Improvised Lawn Party Raises Red Cross Funds
An impromptu gathering on the Gault lawn in Concord netted 3.50 for Red Cross. Organizers Elizabeth Thompson Charlotte Nelson and Laura Gault delivered the proceeds after charging 3 cents for adults and 2 cents for children. A costume dance by Laura Gault Charlotte Nelson and Priscilla Coleman accompanied music from a Victrola.
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Arthur Gault
Concord St
Elizabeth Thompson
Charlotte Nelson
Laura Gault
Red Cross
Priscilla Coleman
Furlough News From Aix La Bain Aboard French Army Ambulance
A letter from Private Guyer Fowler of the Ambulance Corps French army reports a short furlough with Private Hartwell Flood at Aix La Bain around July 30.
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Guyer’ Fowler
Ambulance Corps
Hartwell Flood
Aix la Bain
Wanderlust of Little Johnnie Enright Ends at Home
A poem recounts eight year old Johnnie Enright’s wanderlust after imagining a cross country trip in a California bound box car. He adventures alone until two rough men discover him and a policeman returns him safely to his father, ending his roaming urges.
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Johnnie Enright
Rockies
California
Colorado
Johnnie
Bill
Jeanine
Dad
Hunt the
Howard Surette
Burma’s Fat Lighting Use Scarce Across the Land
Burmas unusual need for fat as a lighting or industrial resource is noted as one of the few lands where it is not utilized for such purposes. The remark highlights limited fat usage in local industry and lighting contexts.
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Burma
Letters From Front Describe German Retreats And Privates’ News
Private Edward Ledgard reports German forces retreating and prisoners being taken as Allied advances continue. Letters from Sergt. Charles Dyson and others describe life in France and England, old stone buildings, bicycles, wine, and the 76th Division’s movements after Camp Devens.
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Edward Ledgard
Cook, Co. D
Joseph Schwab
Brooks St
Maynard
Charles Dyson
Tony Collins
Fire Department
Arthur Oates
Bill’ Morrill
Charles
Cosne
France
William Stockwell
William
Vincent Sweeney
Walter Denniston
76Th
Camp Devens
England
James Beat
Summer St
Whitney Bent
U. S. Engineers
Winchester
George Lesage
Fred Wilder
Neal Callahan
Frank May
Albert Goettler
John Garvey
Concord Junction
Enlistment of Sawmill Unit Soldier in Scotland
A serviceman completed a year in Scotland with the American Sawmill unit and is now attached to Company G of the 10th Battalion within the 20th Engineers.
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Vatement
20Th Engineers
Scotland
Co. G
10Th Battalion
Help the Cause for Maynard Soldiers at Christmas
Town rally bids for a community gift program to send money orders and presents to over 250 Maynard soldiers. The effort seeks $5 per soldier, urging residents to enroll in the Maynard Overseas committee and mail names to Thomas F. Parker Harry T. Bates or the Enterprise reporter. Local social notes follow listing visits and travel among residents and families.
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Maynard Overseas Committee
Thomas F. Parker
Harry T. Bates
Mill Office
Enterprise
Egypt as birthplace of ancient ball game unearthed
Excavations near Cairo reveal small leather and wooden balls dating to at least 2000 B C believed to be among the oldest balls used in ball games. The finding highlights Egypt as the origin point for this pastime though historic play details remain unknown.
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Egypt
Cairo
B. C
Silkworms Grow Rapidly After Hatching
In 28 days from hatching a silkworm increases 4000 times its original size. The observation records a remarkable growth rate of silkworm larvae.
Local Notes and Visits Highlight Acton Centre
Wilber Fiske bought an Over land touring car. John Drysdale of Boston visited with his mother at Mrs. E. S. Fobes’s home. Miss Marjorie Davis returned from six weeks in South Weymouth. Concord high school tickets must be arranged. Mary Pickard toured Lancaster detention camp with 13 friends. Flower department invites growers for the September 28 Agricultural Fair.
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Wilber Fiske
John Drysdale
Boston
E.S. Fobes
Cyrus Dale
R. T. Barrow
P. A. Phalen
Florian Fisk
Newburyport
Frank Fiske
Marjorie Davis
South Weymouth
Concord High School
Mary Pickard
Lancaster
Albert Smith
Julia Smith
Danvers
Ernest Oxnard
Evelyn Fletcher
Rehoboth
Acton Fair Seeks Canned Goods From Precinct Ladies
The committee for preserved and canned goods at the Acton Agricultural Fair invites the ladies from all precincts to contribute canned vegetables fruits jellies jams pickles and dried products to the town hall event on September 28.
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Acton
Town Hall
Appointment to School Board Fills Vacancy After Resignation
At a Monday meeting of the selectmen and school committee Dc F Edney was named to the school board to replace H W Lewis who resigned after moving his business to New Bedford. The board and superintendent praise Lewis as an efficient and conscientious officer.
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Selectmen
Ool
F. Edney
H. W., Lewis
New Bedford
Lewis
Auto Thieves Strike as Ford Gone and Paint Stolen
Frank EK Parsons lost his Ford car Friday night with no trace of the vehicle. On the same night, John Coughlin reported a large amount of paint stolen from his cellar.
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Frank EK
Parsons
John Coughlin
Acton Agricultural Fair Committees Report Progress
An enthusiastic gathering of Acton Agricultural Fair committees met at the town hall Saturday evening. Committee heads presented reports and discussed key business. Organizers optimistic about a successful fair on September 28.
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Acton J
One Thing Man Must Do
A reflective note on human self reliance stating nature offers resources but man must wield effort to claim benefits by building the means and lever to receive gifts rather than passively accepting them. The passage emphasizes agency over passive receipt of natural bounty.
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Coop Housekeeping
Main St
Maynard, Mass
Savings Department
South Acton
Howard Quimby
Frank Holland
New York
Hegselton
Ugh Hodgen
New London
West Acton
John H. Watkins
Fannie Davis
Bedford
Winnipeg Telegram
Sudbury
South
Wanderlust
Maynard Soldier Boys
Clinton Tisdale
North Adams
Mary Champagne
Sudbury St
Isabelle Tisdale
George Champagne
Concordat
George McCormack
N. H
Henry Dunham
Bridget O’toole
Ethel Panton
Roxbury
Alice Roberts
Pon
Lynn
Carl Stockbridge
Barbara
Willis
John Dunning
Melrose
Blanche McCarthy
Marlboro
George Lynch
Great Rd
Alice McCormack
W. B. Case & Sons
Ivy Islep
Hudson
C. Phillips
George Kaler
Carney Hospital
South Boston
James Moynihan
Foxboro
John Moynihan
Waltham St
The
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